In a grill pan over medium heat, brown the sausage links until cooked through. Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced bell pepper and onion and saute until the veggies are tender.

Stretch the dough over the baking sheet forming a large rectangle. Arrange teh peppers and onions lengthwise down the center of the dough rectangle. Slice the sausage links crosswise into small 1/4 inch slices and arrange on top of the peppers and onions. Sprinkle with the two cheeses.

To form the stromboli, fold the two long ides of the pizza dough up over the filling and pinch with your fingers to crimp at the top. Roll up the ends and pinch together to seal off the ends. Drizzle some olive oil over the dough and then use a pastry brush to evenly coat the stromboli. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.

Directions Start by combining the water and the yeast in a large mixing bowl (if you are using the electric mixer, use the mixer bowl). Add the sugar and stir to combine, dissolving the sugar and the yeast in the water. Add the salt, olive oil, and 1 cup of the whole wheat flour. Beat the mixture until smooth.

Add the remaining 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour and the all purpose flour. Knead for about 5 minute, until the mixture forms a dough (or use the dough hook on the mixer on low speed for approximately 2 minutes until the mixture forms a ball).

Transfer the dough to a large greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until the dough doubles in size.

Lightly grease a 15 inch pizza pan or a large baking sheet. Spread the dough on the pan and allow to rise for an additional 15 minutes.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Digging around the internet for a quick easy recipe - I ran into "Benchilada's" on Annie's Eats blog. HMMM, I have a Ben at hime, we like enchilada's. It's one of those recipes where I read the ingredients and become intrigued. Curious how these thing could come together, I gave it a try. It was tasty ~ quick & easy too. "Benchilada's" got a thumbs up from the Ben in my house!

DirectionsCook chicken breasts by preferred cooking method until cooked through. Set aside to cool a bit.While chicken is cooling, mix up the sauce. In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the sour cream and half of the Ranch dressing. In a small bowl, combine the rest of the sour cream and Ranch dressing. Stir both until well combined. Shred or chop the cooked chicken and add to the large mixing bowl. Mix well with sauce.Preheat the oven to 375°. Grease a 9 x 13″ pan (and possibly another, smaller pan if needed). Take one tortilla and top with a little less than 1 tbsp. of the sauce from the small bowl. Spread over the tortilla in an even layer. Add some of the chicken mixture to the center of the tortilla. Top with salsa to taste. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, to taste. Roll up tortilla and place, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining ingredients (usually makes 10-15 enchiladas).Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes (30 for a crispier tortilla). Allow to cool a few minutes before serving.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Ben has been talking about his Grandma's Banana Bread - She was nice enough to share it with him. The family said my execution tasted like here - a HUGE compliment!! Without further ado - Grandma's Nana Bread!

Banana BreadSource: CeCe DoughertyAs typed by Cece.

FIRST THING - MASH 2 BANANAS. LEAVE THEM IN THE MIXER.ADD 1 1/2 CUPS SUGAR1/2 C BUTTER (1STICK AND i ALWAYS USE BUTTER)BLEND TOGETHER IN MIXERADD 2 EGGS, 1/4 TEASPOON SALT, 1 TEASPOON VANILLAMIX ALTERNATELY 1 1/2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOURWITH 4 TABLESPOONS OF SOUR CREAM THAT HAS BEEN STIRRED TOGETHER WITH1 TEASPOON OF BAKING SODA.ADD CHOPPED WALNUTS IF YOU LIKE ( i LOVE WALNUTS SO 1 USE A WHOLECUP)(SOMETIMES i DON'T CHOP THEM, IT KIND OF LOOKS GOOD TO ME TO SEEBIG CHUNKS OF WALNUTS.)USE A LOAF PAN AND i GREASE IT AND LINE IT WITH SILVER FOIL 375OVEN FOR 1 HOUR++.THE TOP SHOULD BE FIRM.STICK A TOOTHPICK INTO IT IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT. SHOULD COME OUT DRY.IF YOU ARE USING A KITCHENAID THE BOWL HOLDS 2 RECIPES AT A TIME. iNEVER MAKE ONE.EXTRA RIPE BANANAS ARE BEST. tHE SUPER MARKET SOMETIMES HAS BAGS OFOVERRIPE BANANAS AVAILABLE. SHOULD HAVE A LOT OF BROWN SPOTS ON THEM(i GUESS THE SUGAR IS FERMENTING AND THEY'RE BECOMING ALCOHOLIC)ANYWAY THAT'S WHEN THEY MAKE THE BEST BANANA BREAD.THEY FREEZE BEAUTIFULLY. i

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I am a late 30something, new mom, trying to find the balance in cooking, entertaining, eating healthy... you know the things which so many balance! I loves when I find the occasion or some time to cook! This started as a place for me to organize recipes I like but am glad it's transpired that others enjoy it as well!